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GD08 WCJ

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,011 mi
Last recorded75,011 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 WCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,960 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 66,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,197 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire contacting tyre on full lock

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,853 miles

Centre caps fitted obscuring all road wheel fixings

Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

off side rear tyre getting low and starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,553 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,160 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,190 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GD08 WCJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD08 WCJ registered?

GD08 WCJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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